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Budget Inn Express

$82
/ night

Avg. for October

Budget Inn Express - Room
Budget Inn Express - Room
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$82
/ night

Avg. for October

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Budget Inn Express average $68 in August, the cheapest month, and $82 in October, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Budget Inn Express by month, last 12 months (USD)
MonthAverage price
January$79
February$73
March$75
April$74
May$76
June$80
August$68
September$68
October$82
November$77
December$77

Most expensive: October (~$82)

Cheapest: August (~$68)

About this property

This motel offers designated smoking areas.
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  • Parking

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Room Service

  • Free Parking

  • 24-Hour Front Desk

  • Parking Onsite

Location

1601 Sunset Dr, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America

Palmetto Health Heart Hospital (0.2 miles)

Earlewood Park (0.5 miles)

Palmetto Health Richland Hospital (0.5 miles)

Imara Woman (1.1 miles)

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (1.3 miles)

Segra Park (1.4 miles)


Room options

Double Room

Room details

2 Full Beds

Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi (Free)
Private Bathroom

Single Room

Room details

1 King Bed

Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi (Free)
Private Bathroom

Guest reviews of Budget Inn Express

Facilities

4.5

Cleanliness

5.5

Rooms

5.1

Service

5.2

Location

5.6

Dining

5.8

4

Thomas

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Mar 27, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room clean, powerfully clean in fact. Whatever they mop with takes a bit to get used too. You get 2 towels, 2 wash clothes, 2 bars of mini soap. I usually don’t care for short stays, I use what the hotel provides, but they don’t provide shampoo or lotion. No facial tissues either. It’s off the highway and parking right in front of your room. Area is sketchy. 1st night there the local strippers must have had a party room there. Woke up at 3am to shouting, slamming doors, music and more bs. Other nights were not as bad, but if you’re looking for quiet stay away. Refrigerator not plugged in on arrival, I get it, plug it in so it’s ready for my return and it’s not cold. Outlet was bad. Had to move it across the room. AC worked that was ok. Bed and linens comfortable, on day 2 I returned to find bathroom was cleaned and new set of towels and soap laid out. There are no do not disturb signs. If you’re on a budget, don’t fear your own safety this place for you. Staff very friendly but when you just run a place and let it slowly get ruined there’s nothing you can really do. Again if you’re just in for an night or two, then you get what you pay for. Oh and no coffee either. They sell water and soda for I think $1.
Room clean, powerfully clean in fact. Whatever they mop with takes a bit to get used too. You get 2 towels, 2 wash clothes, 2 bars of mini soap. I usually don’t care for short stays, I use what the hotel provides, but they don’t provide shampoo or lotion. No facial tissues either. It’s off the highway and parking right in front of your room. Area is sketchy. 1st night there the local strippers must have had a party room there. Woke up at 3am to shouting, slamming doors, music and more bs. Other nights were not as bad, but if you’re looking for quiet stay away. Refrigerator not plugged in on arrival, I get it, plug it in so it’s ready for my return and it’s not cold. Outlet was bad. Had to move it across the room. AC worked that was ok. Bed and linens comfortable, on day 2 I returned to find bathroom was cleaned and new set of towels and soap laid out. There are no do not disturb signs. If you’re on a budget, don’t fear your own safety this place for you. Staff very friendly but when you just run a place and let it slowly get ruined there’s nothing you can really do. Again if you’re just in for an night or two, then you get what you pay for. Oh and no coffee either. They sell water and soda for I think $1.

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Linda

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Mar 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked this room because it was the closest to the hospital, what a mistake. For $80. it was terrible. Updated but in terrible condition. Smelled like insecticide. Mattress was ripped. Towel and a bar of hand soap was the only amenity. Worst hotel/motel I have ever been in. Would have turned around and walked out if I had not be so very tried. Staff at the hospital said "didn't you read the reviews"? Do not book!
I booked this room because it was the closest to the hospital, what a mistake. For $80. it was terrible. Updated but in terrible condition. Smelled like insecticide. Mattress was ripped. Towel and a bar of hand soap was the only amenity. Worst hotel/motel I have ever been in. Would have turned around and walked out if I had not be so very tried. Staff at the hospital said "didn't you read the reviews"? Do not book!

2

David

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Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Requested non-smoking room and it reeked of cigarrette smoke. The bathroom door wouldn't close and the fridge didn't work.
Requested non-smoking room and it reeked of cigarrette smoke. The bathroom door wouldn't close and the fridge didn't work.

6

Kimberly

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Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My room was dirty. My sheets had cigarette holes and burns. My sheets and pillow cases were dirty looking.I woke up with Three bedbugs bite on my elbow. I then told management and they said we don't have bedbugs and walked off. No vinding machine. No restaurant within walking distance. Management walks straight in your room in the morning without knocking. And most of all the rooms is not worth asking price.
My room was dirty. My sheets had cigarette holes and burns. My sheets and pillow cases were dirty looking.I woke up with Three bedbugs bite on my elbow. I then told management and they said we don't have bedbugs and walked off. No vinding machine. No restaurant within walking distance. Management walks straight in your room in the morning without knocking. And most of all the rooms is not worth asking price.

2

Jonathan

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Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was asked if I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room when I arrived. I didn't think this was still an option.. All rooms reeked of smoke. Drug deals were happening outside. I didn't stay more than 30 minutes. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
I was asked if I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room when I arrived. I didn't think this was still an option.. All rooms reeked of smoke. Drug deals were happening outside. I didn't stay more than 30 minutes. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00


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FAQs about Budget Inn Express

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.


What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of the University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. It is 0.4 km from Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and approximately 21.2 km from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.


Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies are not detailed.


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